What to Buy a Downton Abbey Fan for Christmas (Updated for 2018)

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Guys, a Downton Abbey movie is a REAL THING!  It’s really going to happen!  Which means Downton Abbey gifts should be in great demand this Christmas as people remember how much they love this show!

Shopping for a Downton Abbey fan?  If you’re not a fan yourself, you probably don’t understand.  So let me help you.  Here’s a guide for what to buy a Downton Abbey fan for Christmas!  This post was hugely popular last year and I’ve updated it for 2018 with NEW gifts for the Downton Abbey fan!

 

The Downton Abbey 2019 Wall Calendar features beautiful images of the stellar cast from all the seasons of the award-winning drama.

Or you can always go for a Christmas ornament.  There are dozens of Downton Abbey Christmas Ornaments you can choose from.  This first one here just happens to be my favorite!  I hang it on my tree at Christmas but keep it in my curio cabinet year-round because it’s too pretty to pack away!

 
Downton Abbey Castle Ornament, 3.5-Inch

Or this Downton Abbey Castle Glass Ball Ornament that looks like it could have hung on a Downton tree itself!

 

If your Downton fan likes to read there have been COUNTLESS books written about Downton Abbey. Like The Wit and Wisdom of Downton Abbey.

 

Or you can dive into the history of the REAL Downton in Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle.

At Home at Highclere: Entertaining at the Real Downton Abbey 

Written by the current lady of the manor, this book gives complete access to the world-renowned historic country house and showcases the art of entertaining, past and presentHighclere Castle, famed as the setting for Downton Abbey, is the epitome of how we imagine the perfect English country house. Long the Carnarvon fami­ly’s ancestral country seat, Highclere has welcomed royalty, statesmen, and notables from the worlds of business, academia, and the arts for shooting parties, elegant fêtes, and celebrations in the grand style.

A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey: Seasonal Celebrations, Traditions, and Recipes

This gorgeous book explores the seasonal events and celebrations of the great estate—including house parties, debutantes, the London Season, yearly trips to Scotland, the sporting season, and, of course, the cherished rituals of Christmas. Jessica Fellowes and the creative team behind Downton Abbey invite us to peer through the prism of the house as we learn more about the lives of our favorite characters, the actors who play them, and those who bring this exquisite world to real life.

 

If your Downton fan likes to cook you can always go with The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook: From Lady Mary’s Crab Canapes to Mrs. Patmore’s Christmas Pudding – More Than 150 Recipes from Upstairs and Downstairs

 

How about the  Downton Abbey Coloring Book?

This coloring book is filled with ninety-six pages of black-and-white illustrations, providing a reminder of some of the series’ compelling story lines, enviable fashions, and stunning scenery. Each iconic image is accompanied by a witty, heartfelt, or amusing remark from the show’s host of unique characters that will make you want to rewatch the TV series with this coloring book in hand!

Puzzle lovers, rejoice!  There is an assortment of Downton Abbey Jigsaw Puzzles!

I love this one!

Downton Abbey 1000 Piece Puzzle: The Dowager Lady Mary

If your Downton fan likes their afternoon tea, you can get The Republic Of Tea Downton Abbey Bate’s Brambleberry Tea, 36 Tea Bags, Fine Black Tea And Fruit Tea or other fine teas inspired by the show (and adorned with the faces of different characters.)

See what all The Republic of Tea offers in their Downton Abbey line here.

If your Downton fan prefers coffee to tea, how about one of these mugs?


Funny Guy Mugs What Is a Weekend? Ceramic Coffee Mug, White, 11-Ounce holds not only coffee but one of the funniest lines from the show. Ever. Don’t get it? Well, you’re not a Downton fan!

Another great line from the Dowager – and this one is on a handmade candle!  Vulgarity is no substiture for wit Candle

 

I hoped this helped you shop for the Dowton Abbey fan in your life!